tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249128850320807701.post8931845809963435764..comments2023-10-20T05:53:39.965-07:00Comments on Ruminating on the Profundities: Painting and WastingRUMINATING ON THE PROFUNDITIEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17635082319246533931noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249128850320807701.post-28501450767972469182010-02-22T19:03:00.775-08:002010-02-22T19:03:00.775-08:00Hi Candace:I think the process is the creativity a...Hi Candace:I think the process is the creativity and is the goal all at once, ans anything that keeps us from working is not the enemy, but pretty close to it--and I do mean anything. The problem, obviously, is that ninety per cent of the things that suck us away from our work are soooo legitimate. I find that if I am bossed around too much by my obligations or by questions as to whether the subject at hand is compelling, I get really grouchy. When I am all over my painting I feel untouchable--sometimes connection happens early in the painting and carries me through to the end--if I don't get ignited (connected) early then I change something big or start on something else. Quitting a painting happens rarely these days for me. Sergei was a moody painter, and on bad days he would kick a hole in his canvas--he rarely, however, noodled the paint--he put it down and left it there--right or wrong--usually right or very close to it. Even our best work seems to go in the dumper at some stage--through experience and faith, however, we often manage to make it work--these tough paintings are often the best for some reason.RUMINATING ON THE PROFUNDITIEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17635082319246533931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249128850320807701.post-89247064003751409862010-02-22T18:24:51.047-08:002010-02-22T18:24:51.047-08:00Hi, Don. Great blog, love all your wisdom. I hav...Hi, Don. Great blog, love all your wisdom. I have this idea that I need an emotional connection to something before I can successfully render it. I feel like the process is more satisfying if that connection is there. But the mind plays tricks. What seems perfect at first glance, turns into doubt, then finally I'm convinced to move on and find something more compelling, all in the space of 3 seconds. I like Sergei's advice to "just paint". I read once that Sargent could make laundry on a clothesline look like high art. That must have been what he saw at the 30 minute mark. Best. <br /><br />PS. Your grand-daughter is a doll.Candace X. Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12480412562968169022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8249128850320807701.post-82911028272347499172010-02-22T15:51:34.500-08:002010-02-22T15:51:34.500-08:00How can you sleep at a time like this!? Must be on...How can you sleep at a time like this!? Must be one cozy bed.<br /> I can't nap, it only makes me more tired.<br /> I like to rise early, and sleep early.<br /> Sometimes I can't sleep.. I hate when that happens.<br />I wanted to paint today. I didn't get to because I'm working on a project. Probably will take all week.<br /> Waste not, want not.billspaintingmnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18343383719352968590noreply@blogger.com